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The Kennedy Center board voted to move forward with a revised plan to close most of the performing arts complex for approximately two years of renovations. The board also voted to once again attach President Donald Trump's name to the institution, despite an earlier federal court ruling ordering its removal. 

Fresno County authorities have arrested five Fresno residents accused of stealing approximately 500 bronze flower vases from Fresno Memorial Gardens Cemetery over a four-month period. Investigators believe the vases were stolen and sold as scrap metal for recycling.

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The World War II Memorial on the National Mall was vandalized Thursday, and a fountain was found overflowing with bubbles, the latest incident in which prominent monuments have been targeted in the nation's capital. "Clean hands, dirty money," letters in bright pink spray paint said. 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward with plans to acquire electric shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, potentially spending up to $20 million on the devices. The proposal was revealed in procurement documents submitted this week.

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"Suspense Day," one of the most important and least transparent events in the California legislative process. On this day, the Legislature's appropriations committees decide the fate of hundreds of bills that could have significant costs to taxpayers. 

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A special Fresno City Council meeting called to remove the city's transportation tax measure from the November 2026 ballot ended without any action because too few council members showed up to conduct business. As a result, the city tax measure will remain on the ballot. 

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The Tulare County Sheriff's Office held a ceremony honoring the bravery of personnel involved in the April 9, 2026 Porterville shooting, which resulted in the death of Detective Randy Hoppert. The department awarded its highest honor, the Medal of Valor, to Hoppert posthumously and to Deputy Hector Negrete for his actions during the incident. 

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Fresno City Councilmember Nick Richardson checks in with KMJ’s Philip Teresi with details from today’s Emergency City Council meeting, the empty parking lot and the call of “no quorum.” 

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John Hinckley Jr., the man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in 1981, spoke publicly about actress Jodie Foster in a new interview, saying he now simply wishes her well and hopes she has had a good life. 

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Philip dives into an opinion article by Roland Fryer that argues that AI's greatest long-term impact may not come from the tools receiving the most attention today. Instead, it could come from applying AI to large, persistent societal and economic problems that remain unsolved. Entrepreneurs who identify those opportunities early may create both significant public benefits and substantial financial rewards. 

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The Washington Post reports that the Justice Department has quietly convened a special grand jury in Washington, D.C., a rarely used legal mechanism that could be used to investigate major or politically sensitive matters. The move was authorized under U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, and officials say the panel differs significantly from a traditional grand jury. 

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The Fresno City Council will held a special meeting to discuss and consider withdrawing the City’s General Tax Measure from the November 3, 2026 ballot. The meeting was open to the public at Fresno City Hall and available online via zoom. Time is ticking and we have no quorum. 

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